[blParent] Braille Book Resources for Blind Parents?

[Dacia Cole]

I agree Braille Tails is great. How much does it cost to join the
braille book club through  NBP? Do they send you books every month or
do you just get a lower price when you purchase books? I like getting
sent books through Braille Tails every few months but getting one once
a month may be a bit much for space at the moment. My almost
two-year-old is sighted and I am blind. The only thing about braille
tails is that some of the books are glossy pages and not board books
so you have to be a bit more careful with really little ones but she
enjoys when we read together. Her father is sighted but doesn't read
to her quite as much. When a friend of ours was going to read to her
the first time, she got mad at her and grabbed her hands and placed
them on the page like, you're reading it wrong. That's not how Mommy
does it. lol She also ran her fingers across the page like to say,
where are those bumpy things Mommy feels?
It was super cute. On a slightly different note, does anyone know
where I  can find the book Rainbow Fish in print/braille? We have it
in print and my little girl loves but obviously I can't read it to
her. It is currently at the babysitters house because the babysitter
and her five-year-old love to read it to her.
thanks,

Dacia


On 7/25/20, Susie Stanzel via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Can I get these free Braille books if I am a grandparent? I am not the
> guardian.
>
> Susie Stanzel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alysha Hiller via
> BlParent
> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 11:09 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Alysha Hiller <alysha.jeans at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] Braille Book Resources for Blind Parents?
>
> Hi Natalie,
> Once your little one is born, you can sign up at the below link to get a
> free book every other month. The books are generally good and have pictures,
> although many are not board books so may be better for slightly older kids.
> It can certainly help grow your collection though!
> https://www.aph.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library/apply/
>
> I also believe the American Action Fund gives out free books, but it is my
> understanding that they don't have pictures which likely makes them of
> limited interest for very young children.
>
> You can also purchase books from these websites at reasonable cost:
> http://beulahreimerlegacy.com/
>
> http://www.nbp.org/
>
> http://www.seedlings.org/
>
> I have brailled a few books myself with adhesive label paper, but I do find
> the process a bit time-consuming as a full-time working mom so haven't done
> it much. If you're interested in this route, I'd possibly consider getting
> some new or used board books and working to braille them before your baby is
> born and your life becomes total chaos!
>
> I also thought it important to gather a collection of print/braille books
> early on for my baby and am glad I did. He didn't seem to take much of an
> interest in them for a while, but I do think that reading to him was
> beneficial even then. Now at almost 18 months, he loves his large collection
> of books and often brings his favorites to us to read.
>
> Best,
> Alysha
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Natalie via
> BlParent
> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2020 9:00 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: natalieccharbonneau at gmail.com
> Subject: [blParent] Braille Book Resources for Blind Parents?
>
> Hi All:
>
> I’m wondering if there are any programs for free or low-cost books for blind
> parents of sighted children? I definitely plan to purchase books from the
> main Braille children’s books places, but would love to have giant piles of
> books without going broke. 😊
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any info.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Natalie
>
>
>
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